Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Earnings History
Growth Compounder37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · Consistent double-digit EPS growth over 5 years
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Earnings Overview
As of September 4, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $8.84B, reflecting +10.0% year-over-year growth. The company earned $19.89 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 2.9%.
Looking at the long-term picture, COST's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +15.1%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $8.10B in fiscal 2025, representing a new all-time high.
Costco Wholesale Corporation maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 12.8%, operating margin of 3.8%, and net margin of 2.9%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including WMT ($22.40B net income, 3.1% margin), TGT ($4.39B net income, 3.5% margin), BJ ($594M net income, 2.7% margin), COST has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare COST vs WMT →
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COST Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.10B | +9.9% | $10.38B | $18.21 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2024 | $7.37B | +17.1% | $9.29B | $16.56 | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $6.29B | +7.7% | $8.11B | $14.16 | 2.6% | 3.3% |
| 2022 | $5.84B | +16.7% | $7.79B | $13.14 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | $5.01B | +25.1% | $6.71B | $11.27 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $4.00B | +9.4% | $5.43B | $9.02 | 2.4% | 3.3% |
| 2019 | $3.66B | +16.8% | $4.74B | $8.26 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| 2018 | $3.13B | +17.0% | $4.48B | $7.09 | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| 2017 | $2.68B | +14.0% | $4.11B | $6.08 | 2.1% | 3.2% |
| 2016 | $2.35B | -1.1% | $3.67B | $5.33 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| 2015 | $2.38B | +15.5% | $3.62B | $5.37 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| 2014 | $2.06B | +0.9% | $3.22B | $4.65 | 1.8% | 2.9% |
| 2013 | $2.04B | +19.3% | $3.05B | $4.63 | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2012 | $1.71B | +16.9% | $2.76B | $3.89 | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | $1.46B | +12.2% | $2.44B | $3.30 | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| 2010 | $1.30B | +20.0% | $2.08B | $2.92 | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| 2009 | $1.09B | -15.4% | $1.78B | $2.47 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| 2008 | $1.28B | +18.5% | $1.97B | $2.89 | 1.8% | 2.7% |
| 2007 | $1.08B | -1.9% | $1.61B | $2.37 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| 2006 | $1.10B | +3.8% | $1.63B | $2.30 | 1.8% | 2.7% |
| 2005 | $1.06B | +20.5% | $1.47B | $2.18 | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| 2004 | $882M | +22.4% | $1.39B | $1.85 | 1.8% | 2.9% |
| 2003 | $721M | +3.0% | $1.16B | $1.53 | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| 2002 | $700M | +16.3% | $1.13B | $1.48 | 1.8% | 2.9% |
| 2001 | $602M | -4.6% | $992M | $1.29 | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| 2000 | $631M | +58.9% | $1.04B | $1.35 | 2.0% | 3.2% |
| 1999 | $397M | -13.6% | $860M | $0.87 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| 1998 | $460M | +47.3% | $787M | $1.02 | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 1997 | $312M | +25.5% | $581M | $0.74 | 1.4% | 2.7% |
| 1996 | $249M | +85.9% | $491M | $0.61 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| 1995 | $134M | +219.0% | $125M | $0.34 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| 1994 | -$112M | -150.4% | $392M | $-0.26 | -0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1993 | $223M | +72.9% | $56M | $0.50 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| 1992 | $129M | -3.7% | $32M | $0.53 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
| 1991 | $134M | +6.9% | $56M | $0.50 | 2.0% | 0.8% |
| 1990 | $125M | +7.2% | $74M | $0.42 | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| 1989 | $117M | - | $71M | $0.36 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
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COST — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying COST stock.
What is COST earnings per share (EPS)?
COST trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $19.89, reflecting +10.0% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +15.1%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Costco Wholesale Corporation's net income?
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) trailing twelve-month net income is $8.8B as of 2025. Earnings grew +10.0% year-over-year. Costco Wholesale Corporation has been profitable for 31 consecutive years.
Is COST profitable?
Yes, COST is profitable with a TTM net income of $8.8B and a net profit margin of +2.9%. Costco Wholesale Corporation has generated profits for 31 consecutive years.
What is COST's earnings growth rate?
COST compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +10.0%, 3-Year: +11.5%, 5-Year: +15.1%, 10-Year: +13.0%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are COST's profit margins?
Costco Wholesale Corporation net profit margin is +2.9%, operating margin is +3.8%, and gross margin is +12.8%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +30.7%.
Is COST growing earnings?
COST is growing earnings steadily. YoY EPS growth of +10.0% is consistent with the 5-year CAGR of +15.1%. TTM net income is $8.8B.
What was COST's best earnings year?
Costco Wholesale Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $8.1B, achieved in fiscal year 2025. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were COST's earnings last quarter?
COST's most recent reported quarter was Q3 2026. Net income was $2.2B with diluted EPS of $4.93. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.